Academic leadership in nursing :

Neal-Boylan, Leslie,

Academic leadership in nursing : effective strategies for aspiring faculty and leaders / Leslie Neal-Boylan, Sharron Guillett, Sharon Chappy. - 1 online resource (xviii, 227 pages)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Navigating organizational structures and processes -- Applying for/seeking a nursing faculty position -- Applying for/seeking a nursing leadership position -- Fundraising/development -- Recruiting & managing qualified and diverse faculty and staff -- Marketing and public relations -- Developing and sustaining clinical partnerships and faculty practice -- Allocation and utilization of resources -- Meeting accreditation and state standards, advocating for your SON -- Exploring innovative ideas and study abroad.

This is the first resource to compare the experiences of nursing academic leaders among public, private, and for-profit institutions for nurse educators of all experience levels and ambitions. While most nursing faculty and administrators looking for new professional opportunities often use salary, geographic location, and even school reputation to inform their choice, the importance of culture and organizational structure cannot be overstated. The information and advice in this text addresses misconceptions and myths about all three types of organizations to enable readers to thrive in their chosen institution. Written for instructors looking to expand leadership skills within their teaching roles, those seeking more formal leadership positions, and novice academic leaders, this text delivers a first-hand perspective on what it takes to be a faculty member and nurse academic administrator across three different academic settings - public, private, and for-profit - and provides an in-depth understanding of the key differences among them. Chapters offer concrete tips and suggestions for applying to and working in different types of institutions, and candidly discuss (S2(Bthings I wish I had known(S3 (Band (S2(Blessons learned.(S3 (BThe advice in this text discusses specific strategies for each academic setting, covering the nuances of fundraising and advancement, marketing and public relations, recruitment of qualified and diverse faculty, budgeting and allocation of resources, and other topics to promote an informed decision when seeking a career path that is a good fit and a job that provides overall satisfaction. -- Provided by publisher.

9780826134530 082613453X


Nursing--Study and teaching.
Nursing schools--Faculty.
Educational leadership.
Nursing schools--Administration.
HEALTH & FITNESS / Holism
HEALTH & FITNESS / Reference
MEDICAL / Alternative Medicine
MEDICAL / Atlases
MEDICAL / Essays
MEDICAL / Family & General Practice
MEDICAL / Holistic Medicine
MEDICAL / Osteopathy
Educational leadership.
Nursing schools--Administration.
Nursing schools--Faculty.
Nursing--Study and teaching.
Faculty, Nursing--standards.
Leadership.
Schools, Nursing.


Electronic books.

RT90 / .N435 2018

610.73071/1

WY 105